Communication & Autism
We regularly update the DSPL2 calendars on this website, giving information on face to face and online courses. Family Calendar Professionals Calendar
Helpful links:-
Training offered for professionals. Contact: AutismTraining@hertfordshire.gov.uk for more information.
Introduction to Autism (available any time - just click on the link below*)
This online training will take about 30 minutes to complete. It aims to develop an understanding of:
- some basic principles of autism, challenging some myths and stereotypes
- the strengths and areas differences
- simple reasonable adjustments and strategies for practitioners to consider
* Autism elearning form (hertfordshire.gov.uk)
Below, in the attachments section, are some of the flyers for their Autumn 2024 courses.
Hertfordshire Local Offer - Neurodiversity Support
Which includes:
Hertfordshire Children and Young People's Neurodiversity Service Directory
A list of services (and links) providing a combination of early intervention and more specialist neurodiversity support. A copy of this can also be found below in the attachments.
The Neurodiversity Handbook
Hertfordshire County Council and the NHS are delighted to share with you the exciting and new Supporting your Neurodivergent Child handbook that has been developed for Hertfordshire parent/carers and professionals. The Neurodiversity Handbook has useful resources, support and signposting on a whole range of things relating to Neurodiversity.
The resource is accessible to all regardless of whether the young person has a diagnosis or not, and can be used at any point during a young person’s journey.
The Toolbox
The Toolbox is a free service where you can get online support if you have, or think you might have, Autism or ADHD.
For more information about the service: https://thetoolbox.mindler.co.uk/
Woolgrove School - Outreach
Woolgrove School is currently working in partnership with Greenside School to deliver outreach for Stevenage and surrounding villages (DSPL Area 2).
Woolgrove Outreach offer some training sessions that usually incur a small charge. Flyers will be sent to schools via our weekly newsletter and added to the Professional's calendar.
For families:
https://www.familiesinfocus.co.uk/parent-courses/
Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus) | Family Lives
https://www.supportinglinks.co.uk/